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Wild elephant rampage hits Manikpur village near Guwahati, families escape narrowly
Assam

Wild elephant rampage hits Manikpur village near Guwahati, families escape...

The rampage triggered panic among residents who alleged lack of Forest department assistance and sought urgent measures to prevent human–elephant conflict.
Human–elephant conflict worsens in Rani as wild tuskers destroys Ganesh temple
Assam

Human–elephant conflict worsens in Rani as wild tuskers destroys Ganesh temple

The Ganesh temple was constructed by the villagers near the Mahendri Reserve Forest, which has increasingly become a natural corridor and habitat for wild elephants.
Human-elephant conflict turns deadly in Hojai, third life lost since New Year
Assam

Human-elephant conflict turns deadly in Hojai, third life lost since New Year

The latest incident occurred on the night of January 4 in the Radhanagar area of Hojai, where a middle-aged man was trampled to death.
Unchecked deforestation triggers human-elephant conflict in Rani
Assam

Unchecked deforestation triggers human-elephant conflict in Rani

The people have urged upon the authorities to take urgent and effective steps to curb forest destruction, strengthen forest protection measures.
Hojai train mishap: Kaziranga NGO seeks judicial probe, foolproof safety protocol
Assam

Hojai train mishap: Kaziranga NGO seeks judicial probe, foolproof safety...

KWS said that with the use of appropriate technology – besides physical vigilance to monitor elephant movement near train tracks
Hojai train mishap: Centre seeks report, asks states to track elephant movements
National

Hojai train mishap: Centre seeks report, asks states to track elephant movements

Minister Yadav said all states have been instructed to closely monitor elephant movement along railway tracks
Deadly tracks: Why Assam’s railways are turning into elephant kill zones
Assam

Deadly tracks: Why Assam’s railways are turning into elephant kill zones

The Hojai tragedy lays bare systemic failures in managing rail traffic through elephant habitats statewide
Night raids by wild elephants leave trail of ruin in Palasbari, Rani farmlands
Assam

Night raids by wild elephants leave trail of ruin in Palasbari, Rani farmlands

Villagers have been lighting fires, beating tin sheets, bursting crackers, and keeping nightlong vigil to drive the elephants away, but these measures have failed to prevent repeated incursions.
Human–elephant conflict soars in Titabor; residents blame forest dept for inaction
Assam

Human–elephant conflict soars in Titabor; residents blame forest dept for...

Villagers demanded resignation of Forest Minister after a massive herd of wild elephants from the Hollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary wreaked havoc
Assam issues new rules, to use AI cameras for monitoring elephants in conflict areas
Assam

Assam issues new rules, to use AI cameras for monitoring elephants in conflict...

The key components of the framework is formation of Gaja Mitra teams in adequate numbers in high-conflict districts.
Assam reports 71 human and 41 elephant deaths in rising man–elephant conflict
Assam

Assam reports 71 human and 41 elephant deaths in rising man–elephant conflict

Between October 23 and November 16 alone, the State witnessed 11 unnatural elephant deaths due to deliberate electrocution.
Fear & destruction grip West Karbi Anglong as wild elephants ravage villages
Assam

Fear & destruction grip West Karbi Anglong as wild elephants ravage villages

Villages under Kherani Police Station face daily elephant incursions that destroy crops and livelihoods, farmers plead for government intervention
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